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Exclusive | Suparn S Varma reveals if he’s directing Shiva Trilogy; Amish Tripathi says: ‘When a film does emerge…’

Exclusive | Suparn S Varma reveals if he’s directing Shiva Trilogy; Amish Tripathi says: ‘When a film does emerge…’

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After author Amish Tripathi shut down buzz of actor Ranveer Singh playing Lord Shiva in a film adaptation of The Immortals of Meluha, rumours of another project on the bestselling novel began doing the rounds. Reports claimed that filmmaker Suparn S Varma, who directed Yaami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi’s Haq (2025), has been doing research on the project since the last two years. But when we reached out to him, the director clarified that he is not a part of any new film being made on the topic. “No, I wish I was. I would love to be, but no,” shares Suparn. Suparn S Varma on rumours of him directing Shiva Trilogy Talking about the web series on the Shiva trilogy, announced back in 2022, which he was working on before, the director says, “No, I had worked on the book, Roy Price (US producer and former Amazon executive) had taken the rights and I spent two years working on the project, doing research. It is one of my favorite books and one of my …

Name, Nominees, Film Details and Highlights

Name, Nominees, Film Details and Highlights

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3 min readMumbaiUpdated: Apr 5, 2026 11:51 PM IST Chetak Screen Awards 2026 Best Director Winner: In a category replete with formidable talent, Aditya Dhar emerged victorious, taking home the Best Director award at the Chetak Screen Awards 2026 for Dhurandhar. The win stands as a testament his compelling vision and nuanced storytelling, which resonated deeply with audiences and critics alike. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO The category brought together a diverse slate of filmmakers whose works ranged from major blockbusters to critically acclaimed narratives. The nominees included Laxman Ramchandra Utekar for Chhaava, Suparn S. Varma for Haq, and Neeraj Ghaywan for Homebound. Also in contention were Raam Reddy for Jugnuma: The Fable, Mohit Suri for Saiyaara, and Reema Kagti for Superboys of Malegaon. The trophy was presented by Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and Anant Goenka, Executive Director, The Indian Express Group. However, Aditya Dhar was not present at the ceremony. The event was hosted by Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, comedians Zakir Khan and Sunil Grover, and eminent journalist Saurabh Dwivedi (Editor – Hindi, The Indian …

‘He ushered India into the age of cable television’

‘He ushered India into the age of cable television’

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Haq director Suparn S Varma wishes Dr Subhash Chandra on his 75th birthday: ‘He ushered India into the age of cable television’ Home News and Gossip Haq director Suparn S Varma wishes Dr Subhash Chandra on his 75th birthday: ‘He ushered India into t… Dr. Subhash Chandra – former Rajya Sabha MP and one of India’s most respected and influential media pioneers – turns 75 on November 30. Marking the milestone, Haq Director Suparn S. Varma shared his heartfelt wishes and warm regards. Dr. Subhash Chandra didn’t just build a TV channel – he quite clearly changed the course of Indian media forever. In 1992, when Doordarshan ruled every screen, Dr Subhash Chandra took a bold leap. He launched India’s first private satellite TV channel, Zee. That one bold move opened the doors to cable television, which further led to diverse storytelling, and a new era of entertainment. His vision, grit, and never-give-up spirit reshaped how millions consume content …

Haq director Suparn Varma reveals why he supports violence in Dhurandhar: ‘Stop beating down your own filmmakers!’

Haq director Suparn Varma reveals why he supports violence in Dhurandhar: ‘Stop beating down your own filmmakers!’

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Filmmaker Suparn S Varma, whose courtroom drama Haq, received critical and commercial acclaim, recently took to social media to question those who are questioning fellow filmmaker Aditya Dhar’s film Dhurandhar. Suparn accused some viewers of being biased towards action and violence in Indian cinema whereas they would appreciate it when presented by an international filmmaker. Suparn S Varma’s recent directorial Haq has got critical and commercial acclaim. In a candid chat with us, Suparn explained why he believes strongly about giving breathing space to all kinds of genres and respecting everyone’s cinematic lens. “I am of the opinion that everything is beautiful, so is violence. I mean Brian De Palma’s Scarface is a great example. We’ve grown up watching these films. Today, if a Marco is made, we love that film. That is also gory. There are all kinds of filmmakers all over the world who use violence, and Martin Scorsese has violence in his films. I mean, why beat him (Aditya Dhar) down? ,” questions Suparn. In Dhurandhar’s trailer Arjun Rampal’s character is seen …

Dhurandhar’s violence would be labelled as ‘cinematic brilliance’ if it was a Korean or Japanese film, says Haq director: ‘High time we…’ | Bollywood News

Dhurandhar’s violence would be labelled as ‘cinematic brilliance’ if it was a Korean or Japanese film, says Haq director: ‘High time we…’ | Bollywood News

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Director-screenwriter Suparn S Varma, whose latest film Haq hit the theatres recently, has lent his support to Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar as the film faces flak for its violence. The trailer of Dhurandhar released earlier this week and the graphic visuals here have been criticised on social media. Suparn took to X and said that if these visuals were a part of a Korean or Japanese film, then the viewers would have welcomed it. Taking to his X handle, Varma wrote in a post, “I’m just amazed by some of the chatter about the violence in #Dhurandhar the same viewers would have called it cinematic brilliance if this was in any other language or a Korean or Japanese film. It’s high time we started to celebrate Hindi cinema and its filmmakers with the same passion we celebrate all makers and films.” I’m just amazed by some of the chatter about the violence in #Dhurandhar the same viewers would have called it cinematic brilliance if this was in any other language or a Korean or Japanese film. …

Yami Gautam-Emraan Hashmi Wrap Shoot For Shah Bano Inspired By 1985 Case

Yami Gautam-Emraan Hashmi Wrap Shoot For Shah Bano Inspired By 1985 Case

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Last Updated:April 23, 2025, 13:08 IST A film inspired by the Shah Bano case, starring Yami Gautam Dhar and Emraan Hashmi, releases in late 2025. Directed by Suparn S Varma, it’s the second in his courtroom trilogy. Yami Gautam-Emraan Hashmi Wrap Shoot For Courtroom Drama Shah Bano Inspired By 1985 Case On the 40th anniversary of the historic Shah Bano vs. Ahmed Khan case (Supreme Court 1985), comes a high-octane drama inspired by the life of Shah Bano, a key figure in the fight for Muslim women’s rights in India. The case marked a significant moment in the battle against rigid Muslim personal laws and played a pivotal role in reshaping the legal landscape for women in India. Starring Yami Gautam Dhar and Emraan Hashmi, the film promises to be a gripping drama set against the backdrop of this landmark 1985 Shah Bano vs Ahmed Khan case, which forever altered India’s constitutional history and the relationship between religion, individual rights, and the role of the state. Emraan Hashmi plays Yami’s husband, a character inspired by …

How Bollywood can tackle rising film production costs: Anil Sharma, Sudhanshu Saria—industry insiders weigh in

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Aug 09, 2024 01:14 PM IST Amid the ongoing discussion over escalating film production costs, we speak to industry insiders on effective strategies for curbing these expenses. Bollywood is grappling with escalating budgets and disappointing returns, with many films failing to turn a profit. While organisations like the Producers Guild of India and Indian Motion Picture Producers’ Association (IMPPA) are working towards solutions, we speak to filmmakers and directors about key strategies to reduce the soaring production costs. A file photo of Anil Sharma Anil Sharma, Filmmaker A file photo of Anil Sharma Producers bechare dabb jaate hai actors ke costs ke chakkar mein. To bring down production expenses, actors should consider minimising their support staff. For instance, having just one hair and makeup artist, instead of a team of five or six, could significantly cut costs. Producers and directors happily give actors whatever’s necessary but unreasonable and unjustified demands, jaise multiple vanity vans, nahi chahiye. And if they still need all of these extra people, then they should cover the costs themselves. Suparn S …